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P157 PNM

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,856 mi
Last recorded71,856 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 PNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2010 71,856 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside step insucure

Fail 2 Jan 2010 71,856 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside step insucure

Pass 8 Aug 2008 67,812 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 63,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 58,656 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 58,641 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2005 55,971 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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P157 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P157 PNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P157 PNM registered?

P157 PNM is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 November 1996.

Is P157 PNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 PNM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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